Manufactured by
Unidentified
Received by
Charles, Ezzard Mack, American, 1921 - 1975
Issued by
Ring Magazine, American, founded 1922
Date
1950
Medium
cloth , copper alloy
Dimensions
H x W x D: 4 1/2 × 2 3/8 × 3/16 in. (11.5 × 6 × 0.5 cm)
Description
A medal awarded to Ezzard Charles by The Ring Magazine for the year 1950. The medal consists of a top plate that reads [The / RING / FIGHTER OF THE YEAR / AWARD], below which hang two chains, the ends of which are joined by a second plate with text reading [PRESENTED TO / EZZARD CHARLES] flanked by boxing gloves. Below the second plate hangs a single chain to which is attached an oval pendant. The center of the pendant depicts two boxers fighting, and the reverse depicts a shield bearing stars and stripes with an eagle above it. The top plate holds in place a red, white and blue ribbon. The edge of the pendant depicts radiant bands. The award is attached to the National Championship belt for 1938 (2017.28.4).
Place made
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Awards and Medals
Type
commemorative medals
Topic
Athletes
Boxing
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Deborah Charles in loving memory of Ezzard Charles
Object number
2017.28.5
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50a8b3375-15f3-4999-a705-fbb8c5a9c070

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